kontorissa

Kontorissa is Finnish and refers to the locative form of the noun konttori, which means office or bureau. Konttorin inessive form kontorissa translates to “in the office” and is used to indicate that someone or something is located inside an office space or within an office building. The word is common in standard Finnish and appears in everyday language, workplaces, and written contexts.

Etymology and nuance: Konttori is a loanword from Swedish kontor (and related forms in other Germanic languages). The inessive suffix -ssa/-ssä marks location inside, so kontorissa literally means “inside the office.” The term can carry slightly more formal or bureaucratic connotations than toimisto, which is the more common word for a general office or office staff.

Usage considerations: Konttori can imply a larger office environment, a corporate office, or the interior space used for administrative work. It is often found in institutional or official language, in company names, or when emphasizing the interior of an office setting. In everyday speech, toimisto is frequently used for a smaller or less formal office.

Grammatical notes: Like other Finnish nouns, konttori changes by case. Examples include Konttorissa (in the office), Konttoriin (into the office), and Konttorina (as the office).

Examples:

- Olin konttorissa koko päivän.

- Asiakirjat ovat konttorissa.

- Yritys avasi uuden konttorin kaupungin keskustaan.

Related terms: toimisto (office), työtila (workplace), työpiste (workstation).